Discover the fascinating story of Napier’s heritage on this easy walking tour. Check in for the walk, watch a 20- minute film about the earthquake then take an hours walk around the city centre to see the Art Deco architecture. Some tours may run 10 minutes later on busy days so allow up to approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes for the total tour time.
The most complete Art Deco tour of Napier, this guided walk begins at the Art Deco Centre with an audio visual introduction from your local guide. Your tour will take you through the Art Deco precinct and viewing building exteriors.
Individual headsets and earpieces will be provided so you will be able to hear your guide clearly.
Join our small Wine Tour group with Best tour guide to explore a huge variety of Hawkes Bay Wines lasting all afternoon.
Visit 4 different Wineries. From Boutique to larger wineries.
You will learn about the region, how, why, and what Wines are produced in what is regarded as the “Premium Wine Region in New Zealand”. The region also carries the title as being one of the Top 12 Wine growing regions in the World - Yes, the world.
You will have the opportunity walk around a Vineyard for a photo opportunity. Just ask as we drive through the vines. You will
learn the Winemaking process from the Vine to the Bottle,
Visit the oldest Winery in New Zealand. Here you will learn about their history dating back to the 1830’s in Lyon, France.
All tastings, admissions, advertised drinks, are included in the tour price. Tour is door to door within Napier on the day. If your Pick address is not mentioned plz Write it manually or message with Pickup address.
Open 7 days a week from 9am - 5pm, self guide your way through a range of exhibits from Mountains to sea. You will see introduced species, native tuna (eels), our brown kiwi and tuatara of Aotearoa before finishing under the sea, our largest exhibit. Experience the wonders of the ocean as you witness the stingrays gliding through the water and the grace and beauty of the sea life. Feeding times 10am and 2pm daily.
Join Hawke's Bay scenic tour's small Wine tour group.
Visit 4 Internationally recognised Wineries.
tastings, admissions and any drinks advertised are included. Tour is door to door service.
Join this wine tour for an afternoon of relaxing and good wine and great company
* Visit NZ's oldest winery The Mission, taste and tour
* Travel through the vineyards of the renown Gimblett Gravels wine growing region
Enjoy a tasting in the historic stables of Bradburd Cellars
* Seated wine tasting at Askerne
* Complimentary wine cheese and biscuits.
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* Tour duration 4hrs to 5hrs.
* Pick up and drop off from your accommodation.
* A surcharge of may apply for Hastings and Havelock North pick ups
Disclaimer. Occasionally the itinerary may deviate from that posted due to no fault of the tour provide who accepts no liability for such change.
This tour caters for everyone. Beer drinkers, Cider drinkers and Wine drinkers.. (Tea and coffee drinkers). Wow, a tour that has something for everyone... All Wineries are hand selected to give you the best selection and overview of our wineries that we think possible within the time allowed.
This 4.0 hour shore excursion covers everything the Hawke's Bay region is famous for; Napier sight seeing, Napier's Art Deco and Hawkes Bay Wines! You will visit 2 famous Wineries then discover why Napier is the Art Deco Capital of the World.
This is an all inclusive tour.. includes entrance fees, all tastings fees,
This tour is operated by a 20 year local veteran of Napier tours. A tour to remember for a very long time.
Enquire now, seats are strictly limited and only available as pre-booked.
Plz note: if your ship arrives early hours before 7am only, then it's not possible to visit Wineries so we will communicate to make suitable pick up time with you.
Join this wonderful tour to enjoy tastings at four different wineries and the chef's gourmet platter with a glass of wine at Mission Estate Winery..
* Spend time absorbing the history of the 170 year old Estate.
*Select your own wine to accompany the gourmet platter.
*Taste great wines grown the the world renown Gimblett Gravels growing Region
*Discover New Zealand's original fine wine estate, family owned and operated for 3 generations.
*Wine taste at a small family owned and operated Estate.
*Enjoy cheeses and biscuits provided by tour tour guide.
*Grape growing discussion Gimblett Gravels Road let by your guide a retired grape grower.
Disclaimer. Occasionally the itinerary may deviate from that posted due to no fault of the tour provider who accepts no liability for such change
This tour is designed exclusively for cruise ship passengers who want to make the most of their short time ashore. You’ll enjoy personalised attention from a passionate local guide who shares not just facts, but the hidden stories and unique character of Napier.
You’ll experience Napier’s Art Deco beauty, vibrant street art, and Māori culture. From the impressive Ātea a Rangi Star Compass to the charming Ahuriri fishing village, every stop has been carefully chosen to give you a true taste of Hawke’s Bay.
The tour ends with an indulgent moment – premium Hawke’s Bay wines and a platter in an iconic Art Deco building, just minutes from the port. Relax, connect, and savour the flavours of one of the Great Wine Capitals of the World before returning to your ship.
We guarantee you will be back on time. If you want a shore excursion that goes beyond the typical highlights to offer authentic local experiences, cultural insights, and personal comfort, this is the perfect choice for you.
The Craggy Range Deluxe is a celebration of Hawke’s Bay’s most iconic landscapes and wine experiences. Your day begins at the world-renowned Craggy Range, where you'll take in the beauty of this architecturally stunning winery, nestled beneath the majestic Te Mata Peak. Discover their winemaking philosophy, enjoy a guided tasting of their exceptional wines, and take a behind-the-scenes look through the fermentation rooms and underground cellar.
From there, we ascend to the summit of Te Mata Peak, where panoramic views stretch across the Heretaunga Plains to the coastline—an unmissable highlight that captures the heart of Hawke’s Bay.
And if we haven’t spent too long soaking up the beauty of Craggy Range and Te Mata Peak, we’ll make our way to a second boutique winery for one more tasting experience—because in Hawke’s Bay, there’s always time for another great glass of wine.
Our private option can be customised. Reach out to us and we will make it happen :)
Step back in time on our Hawke’s Bay Historic Wineries Tour. Visit Mission Estate, New Zealand’s oldest winery, founded by French missionaries in 1851, and taste elegant wines while exploring the beautifully preserved seminary and cellars.
Drive through historic Taradale, lined with charming villas and early settler cottages that tell the story of Hawke’s Bay’s wine pioneers.
Next, we will visit Church Road Winery, established in 1897 by Tom McDonald, father of New Zealand’s fine reds.
To finish, we’ll take you up to Bluff Hill Lookout for sweeping views over Napier Port, the Pacific Ocean, and Napier’s Art Deco skyline.
Not your average wine tour — experience the heritage in every glass!
- Visit Mission Estate, New Zealand’s oldest winery
- Explore historic cellars and buildings
- Guided tastings of premium Hawke’s Bay wines
- Learn the region’s winemaking history
- Travel through scenic vineyards and countryside
- Expert guide offering rich historical context
Step into the world of timeless elegance and indulge in a unique experience that combines the glamour of Art Deco, gin distilling, and the rich Deco history of Napier and the 1931 Earthquake.
Beginning with an Art Deco heritage tour, we will drive you through Napier City and soak up the beautifully preserved Art Deco architecture. Led by our knowledgeable local guide who will tell stories of Napier's rich heritage, the 1931 earthquake and how it shaped the Napier we see today.
Then we will arrive at the breathtaking Old National Tobacco Building, an architectural gem and home to the award-winning National Distillery Company. Soak up the beauty of the building and peek into the Gin Distillery, where the Gin you will taste has been lovingly crafted.
Enjoy guided tastings in this iconic heritage site and learn about the craft of small-batch distilling from passionate local experts.
NOTE: The Distillery is closed Mon-Wed. Bookings made on these days will result in another venue.
This isn’t just another wine tour — it’s a journey into the heart of New Zealand’s Great Wine Capital.
With small groups and a personal touch, you’ll explore Hawke’s Bay’s boutique wineries at a relaxed pace, learning the stories that shaped this region into the gateway of New Zealand’s wine industry.
From the elegant Art Deco streets of Napier to the world-famous Gimblett Gravels, every stop reveals a new layer of history, flavor, and craftsmanship. You’ll connect directly with passionate winemakers, enjoy intimate tastings, and savor a local cheese platter among the vineyards.
Led by friendly, knowledgeable guides who love what they do, this experience combines culture, architecture, and award-winning wines in one unforgettable day.
It’s authentic, immersive, and full of heart — exactly what a Great Wine Capital deserves.
Make the most of your day in Napier - hop on one of our E-bikes and start exploring!
Discover the beauty of Hawke’s Bay on a comfortable step-through E-bike—easy to ride all day long.
The region’s cycle trails are renowned for their relaxed, scenic routes that link award-winning wineries and top local eateries. Along the way, take in stunning coastal views, peaceful wetlands, Māori heritage sites, lush vineyards and orchards, the historic Ahuriri village, and iconic Art Deco architecture.
Our friendly team will set you up with your e-bike and all the info you need for a memorable adventure.
Start your Hawke’s Bay journey with Napier City Bike Hire & Tours!
Cruise ship passengers info:
All passengers are transported on free shuttle buses from Napier Port to the Napier iSite Visitor Information Centre.
Our store is located directly across the street from the Visitors Centre.
We open outside our normal hours to match your ship's docking time - so you can make most of your visit!
We will take you on a tour with fun and laughter whilst showing you a large area of our region. we cover over 100 km in our minivan to show you the highlights of the region. This tour can be done in 3 hours but also can take a little longer depending on the time the traveler has.
We provide a driver guide and they give a comprehensive dialogue along the way. With the sightseeing done first and tasting experiences after, this tour provides ampul opportunities for photos and purchasing of local products during our stops.
Looking for an exciting shore excursion in Napier? Look no more!
Join this tour for exciting activities and sites such as Napier Art Deco highlights, , and the exclusive wine tasting venue in a vineyard, and Napier's Bluff Hill lookout overlooking your cruise ship from above.
Stop at Te Mata Peak for breath taking views across the Plains and beyond
A visit to your owner/guides property to view his colorful garden and spectacular views of the Bay and hills beyond.
Don’t miss out on this wonderfully relaxing guided shore excursion.
*All cruise tours depart from the National Aquarium - please see note below*
This scenic tour will depart Napier, following the coastline before heading inland to follow the beautiful Tukituki River with stunning views across the valley and the Havelock North hills to Te Mata Peak.
You will then cross the river, heading past Craggy Range winery and into Havelock North before starting the exhilarating climb, almost 400m, to the top of the Peak with spectacular, 360-degree panoramic views of Hawkes Bay and on a clear day as far as the volcanic Ruapehu!
Climbing a mountain on a V8 trike can be an experience to remember, great for celebrating birthdays or that special occasion.
We spend approximately 20 mins at the Peak before heading back down through the orchards and vineyards.
Napier does not have a cruise passenger terminal so all passengers a required to hop on the free shuttles into the city, the second stop is the National Aquarium which is where our cruise tours depart from.
Discover the essence of Napier in an intimate small-group setting, where every detail is curated to provide an enriching and memorable experience. This isn’t just sightseeing — it’s a journey through time and culture.
• Art Deco & Resilience: Explore Napier, the Art Deco Capital of the World, and uncover the powerful story of a city rebuilt with elegance and vision after a devastating earthquake. Marvel at its architecture, colourful murals, and the strong spirit that shaped its identity.
• Small Group Experience: With a maximum of 10 guests, enjoy a relaxed, personal atmosphere where your questions are answered, your interests are heard, and your experience feels truly exclusive.
• Expert Local Guides: Our multilingual guides are passionate storytellers who bring history, culture, and landscapes to life. The heart of any great tour lies in its guide.
• Sustainable Values: As proud locals, we’re committed to protecting the natural and cultural treasures of Hawke’s Bay.
Visit the wineries of Hawke’s Bay at your own pace on this self-guided bike tour with modern e-bikes. Collect your bike and ride past the vineyards along the Hawke’s Bay's winery cycle trails at your leisure. Follow the map provided or simply take your pick of the wineries you find. Visit wineries such as Abbey Cellars, Alpha Domus, Sileni Estate, Villa Maria Gimblett Gravels, Unison Vineyard, Stonecroft, or Trinity Hill, and perhaps sample (own expense) some of the diverse wines in production. This independent self-guided cycling tour includes all equipment and roadside support.
The Craggy Range Deluxe is a celebration of Hawke’s Bay’s most iconic landscapes and wine experiences. Your day begins at the world-renowned Craggy Range, where you'll take in the beauty of this architecturally stunning winery, nestled beneath the majestic Te Mata Peak. Discover their winemaking philosophy, enjoy a guided tasting of their exceptional wines, and take a behind-the-scenes look through the fermentation rooms and underground cellar.
From there, we ascend to the summit of Te Mata Peak, where panoramic views stretch across the Heretaunga Plains to the coastline—an unmissable highlight that captures the heart of Hawke’s Bay.
And if we haven’t spent too long soaking up the beauty of Craggy Range and Te Mata Peak, we’ll make our way to a second boutique winery for one more tasting experience—because in Hawke’s Bay, there’s always time for another great glass of wine.
See Napier - The Art Deco Capital of the World - from a completely new angle in 30 minutes including Airport Transfers.
You'll cruise over the cruise ship, along marine parade and see all of Napier with the best views - guaranteed - still leaving you time to explore on foot.
The airport is just 10 minutes drive from the Napier iSite and you’ll be chauffeured there in style. Our fleet of classic cars is provided by our partners Unique Rentals.
Arriving back at the airport you’ll be chauffeured back to the Napier iSite, ensuring that you make the absolute most every moment of your time in Napier.
Don’t limit yourself to just one experience when you can see all of Napier from the sky, and still have time to explore the Art Deco capital at your leisure.
Go further, see more, explore beautiful Hawke’s Bay by bike! You will have a great range of our pathway bikes available for you to explore some or all of 200km of flat, off-road cycle trails or the quiet country roads. You will have one of the brilliant bikes for a day, a lot of time for you to explore the wonderful Napier area. Enjoy with safety, this tour provides helmet, lock, map, handlebar bag and mechanical backup.
This 2 hour visit Napier's Sight Seeing places with History overview and Art Deco Tour will allow you to take in all the main Art Deco components this unique City has to offer. On this tour you will learn about Napier's history including the huge earthquake of 1931 and enjoy driving through many of the Art Deco areas including local suburbs, such as Ahuriri the home of the National Tobacco Building and Marewa where you will drive through a very lovingly kept and dozens of original 1930's Art Deco homes.
As New Zealand's oldest Winery calls Napier home, you will also visit the Mission Estate and learn the fascinating history surrounding this Winery. This is a one of a kind tour designed for the short stay traveller..
This Tour Suits Crew Ship travellers as well due to Ship's Short stay, we Gurantee to return you back to ship on time.
Experience Hawke's Bay on this scenic 28km (17 mile) cycle ride.
The route follows beautiful coastal bike trail. Visit Atea A Rangi Star Compass and enjoy wildlife in the estuary wetlands.
The trail turns inland along Tukituki River valley vineyards. You can visit up to 4 wineries.
Enjoy local cuisine, wine tasting or a glass of wine before our shuttle comes to take you back to Napier.
This is a self-guided bike ride, you'll be provided map with directions and highlights.
The route is 28km (17 mile) long and almost all cycle trail.
Hospitality venues:
Askerne Wines- open Mon-Sun
Craggy Range - open Mon-Sun (requires 5km detour, booking essential)
Te Mata Estate - open Mon-Sun
Black Barn - open Mon-Sun
Return shuttle departs Black Barn at 4pm.
Booking wine tasting and lunch is recommended, especially on weekends.
The 6-hour tour overviews the region, highlighting art deco, orchids, vineyards, sheep farming, cattle farming, deer farming, and so much more. Spectacular rural drive and views. The history of the area, including the 1931 earthquake, is illustrated with the aid of a photo book.
You will start your day learning what art deco actually is, so you know what to look out for in terms of the unique art deco found here in Napier and Hastings cities. You will visit a lovely off-track scenic lookout that looks out over the city of Napier, Hawkes Bay, Cape Kidnappers, and Te Mata Peak.
Next, it is off through the area you have just seen along the coast, a hidden valley, and to Te Mata Peak. You will then also visit the largest honey producer in the Southern Hemisphere. You will have time for a short lunch at a cafe in the Hastings area, then back to Napier for a wine tasting before finishing back in Napier by driving through a lovingly kept art deco housing suburb.
This is a compact well thought out tour, offering you an exceptionally good tour of the local highlights including wine tasting. A must do tour for every visitor. You will have a fantastic understanding of what Art Deco' actually is. You will see the off the track locations and learn why Napier was build in Art Deco, why Napier is the Art Deco Capital of the World, coves all Sight seeing places of Napier with Premium Winery tasting.
An excursion that explores Napier's art deco architecture and rich history. Included is a visit to one historic winery (whichever is available on the day) and an Ale House for tastings.
Explore Hawke’s Bay by bike – a fun, easy SELF-GUIDED cycle ride to visit Hawke’s Bay leading wineries and choose a wine tasting or grab a bite to eat, before heading back to Napier and your start point.
This is a SELF-GUIDED ride - we will give you a map. Allow at least 3.5 hours for these routes with 1-2 winery stops.
NOTE: not all wineries are open everyday, please note winery opening days below.
Your route is on a dedicated cycle pathway (from 40km/25 miles approx. 2.5 hours cycling beside the Pacific Ocean to trails through farmland, orchards, river stop banks & estuarys.
Visit wineries along the way - you have 2 options for routes:
LOOP TRAIL 40km/25miles - wineries along this trail - Mission OPEN 7 DAYS, Church Road OPEN 7 DAYS, Urban Winery OPEN Thurs-Sun).
OR COASTAL Trail 50km/31miles return - wineries along this trail - Clearview OPEN Wed-Sun, Elephant Hill OPEN Thurs-Sun.
NOTE you MUST BOOK the wineries, they will always be busy (sometimes SOLD OUT) on cruise days!